Columbus forward Barnardo Anor (7) and Colorado defender Drew Moor (3) go for the ball in the second half. The Colorado Rapids defeated the Columbus Crew 2-0 on August 5, 2011.

The Colorado Rapids will host the Columbus Crew in a wild card playoff match this Thursday at 8 p.m. at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park as they begin their defense of the MLS Cup.

The Rapids secured the home match by virtue of a 2-1 comeback win on Saturday over Vancouver Whitecaps FC in British Columbia.

“It’s a good win for us and it secures home field in the playoffs,” midfielder Brian Mullan said Saturday after the win. “This win gives us a little confidence and means we don’t have to travel as much in the playoffs.”